UNSPSC 12352323: Hydrochloric acid

A clear, colorless, highly pungent solution of hydrogen chloride (HCl) in water. It is a highly corrosive, strong mineral acid with many industrial uses. Hydrochloric acid is found naturally in gastric acid. It is used in the chemical industry as a chemical reagent in the large-scale production of vinyl chloride for PVC plastic, and MDI/TDI for polyurethane. It has numerous smaller-scale applications, including household cleaning, production of gelatin and other food additives, descaling, and leather processing

UNSPSC 12352323 Hydrochloric acid (Commodity) encompasses technical-grade and pool-treatment formulations that state and local governments procure for water treatment, wastewater handling, and facility maintenance. Recent solicitations show public water systems, counties, and boroughs purchasing hydrochloric acid as part of broader chemical inventories—either as a standalone item for specialized applications like leachate treatment or bundled with complementary chemicals (chlorine, sulfuric acid, potassium permanganate) in annual water and pool chemical contracts. The issuing bodies are primarily county and municipal water authorities, sanitation districts, and parks departments. Procurement structures range from three-year service contracts with firm pricing to annual supply agreements with monthly billing and delivery-within-five-days terms. Specifications are consistently tight: vendors must meet NSF or AWWA certification standards, provide tanker or bulk delivery with residue-free containers, maintain emergency response capabilities, and comply with OSHA hazardous materials protocols.

Recent activity concentrates in Georgia and Florida. The Hillsborough County Board of County Commissioners posted ITB 2600158 on February 13, 2026 (bids due March 4, 2026) for technical-grade hydrochloric acid (31.5–33.1% concentration) to supply a landfill leachate evaporator facility under a three-year contract estimated at $412,957.50; Fayette County, Georgia issued RFQ 26114-A on March 12, 2026 (quotes due March 23, 2026) for sulfuric acid, copper sulfate, and sodium silica fluoride; and the City of Dublin, Georgia posted sealed-bid solicitation PE66427NONST2026000000061 on May 22, 2026 (due June 8, 2026) for an annual water treatment chemicals contract covering liquid chlorine, hydrofluorosilicic acid, and potassium permanganate with an estimated 10–20 tons annual chlorine consumption and delivery to three treatment facilities. The Matanuska-Susitna Borough, Alaska solicited pool chemicals (including hydrochloric acid formulations) via RFQ 27009Q on July 2, 2026 (due July 16, 2026) for Palmer and Wasilla pools. The code shows steady procurement velocity across water utilities and facilities management with annual or multi-year contract cycles, preference for certified suppliers with logistics infrastructure, and minimal use of set-asides or bid bonds.